The Outer Banks Restaurant Association (OBRA) is guided by a dedicated group of local restaurant owners and industry professionals who work together to support and strengthen the Outer Banks restaurant community. Through collaboration, community involvement, and shared initiatives, the Association helps promote local dining while creating opportunities for restaurants and hospitality businesses to connect and grow.
What we Do
The Outer Banks Restaurant Association brings together restaurants and industry partners with a shared interest in supporting our local dining community. Our work focuses on promoting member businesses, creating opportunities for collaboration, and celebrating the restaurants and people that make dining on the Outer Banks special.
Supporting Local Restaurants
OBRA provides members with opportunities for year-round promotion, networking, industry resources, and community involvement. By bringing restaurant owners and industry professionals together, the Association helps strengthen relationships and support the businesses that serve our community.
Become a MemberCelebrating Outer Banks Dining
Through signature events and promotions, including OBX Taste of the Beach, OBRA showcases the creativity, talent, and culinary experiences found throughout the Outer Banks. These events give participating restaurants opportunities to connect with new audiences and share what makes their businesses unique.
See Our EventsConnecting Our Community
OBRA helps build connections among local restaurants, industry partners, residents, and visitors. Through events, partnerships, and community initiatives, the Association encourages collaboration and supports the continued success of the Outer Banks restaurant and hospitality industry.
Explore Member RestaurantsMeet Our Leadership
The people behind OBRA bring experience and perspectives from across the Outer Banks restaurant and hospitality industry. Together, they help shape the Association’s priorities, coordinate events and initiatives, and represent the interests of its members throughout the year.
OBRA Board of Directors
Our Board of Directors helps guide the Association’s initiatives, events, membership opportunities, and ongoing efforts to promote the local restaurant and hospitality industry. Board members volunteer their time and experience to support the Association and the businesses it represents.
New officers are elected each year at the Association’s October meeting.
President – Andrea Sullivan
The Jolly Roger Restaurant
(410) 490-7687
Vice President – Summer Copeland
Black Pelican Oceanfront Restaurant
(252) 205-5872
Treasurer – Jason Whitley
PowerPay Restaurant & Retail Solutions
(757) 617-9727
Secretary – Lori Howell-Clark
East Carolina Radio
(336) 687-3661
Association Management
In addition to its elected leadership, OBRA works with dedicated management to coordinate the Association’s day-to-day activities, communications, and events. This includes supporting member relationships, organizing Taste of the Beach, and helping keep restaurants, industry partners, and the community connected with Association news and opportunities.
Marketing Manager – Quinn Capps
Outer Banks Restaurant Association
[email protected]
Connect With the Outer Banks Restaurant Association
If you’re interested in becoming a member, participating in an upcoming event, or learning more about the Association’s work, we welcome the opportunity to connect.
Have a question about OBRA membership, Association initiatives, or upcoming events? We’d love to hear from you.
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